Combat Edge Intelligence

Daniel Kelly vs Elias Theodorou

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Tale of the tape

13-4-0Record19-3-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'0"Height6'1"
70,5"Reach75,5"
185 lbsWeight185 lbs
Resilience Training CentreTeamKros Gym

What's at stake

Elias Theodorou is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +13 while a loss costs more — Daniel Kelly carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Daniel KellyNow 1701
If they win+19→ 1720
If they lose-13→ 1688
Elias TheodorouNow 1772
If they win+13→ 1785
If they lose-19→ 1753

Projected for a decision result at current ratings. A finish (KO/TKO or submission) scales the swing up by roughly 20–25%.

Opponent quality

Average pre-fight Elo of each fighter's latest 10 counted pro MMA opponents. Higher means the recent schedule was stronger; later opponent results do not rewrite the score.

1650 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1673 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.62
Sig. strikes / min
4.19
39%
Strike accuracy
42%
4.64
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.39
62%
Strike defense
53%
1.86
Takedown avg.
1.27
34%
Takedown accuracy
28%
79%
Takedown defense
59%
0.31
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Daniel KellyElias Theodorou
17001750201620172018201920202021

Win method breakdown

3 (23%)
KO/TKO
8 (42%)
5 (38%)
Submission
1 (5%)
5 (38%)
Decision
10 (53%)

Combat Edge model read

Elias Theodorou83%
Daniel Kelly 17%Elo baseline: 60%

The Combat Edge model makes Elias Theodorou a 83% favorite over Daniel Kelly in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (60%).

Elias Theodorou holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1772 to 1701, a 71-point edge.

Daniel Kelly enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Elias Theodorou enters on a 3-fight win streak.

Daniel Kelly finishes 62% of wins inside the distance, Elias Theodorou 47%.

Daniel Kelly and Elias Theodorou share 2 common opponents: Derek Brunson and Sam Alvey.

Elias Theodorou carries a 5-inch reach advantage.

Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.

Common opponents (2)

LossKO/TKO · 2017
Derek Brunson
LossDecision (Unanimous) · 2019
Loss Punches · 2015
Sam Alvey
WinDEC · 2016